A Safe Bet: Riverboats Will Be Allowed To Dock

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November 12, 1993

VICKSBURG, MISS. — Casino construction didn't stop the docking of the Mississippi Queen in Vicksburg this week. Harrah's casino is located at the riverfront where the Mississippi Queen and its sister ship, the Delta Queen, usually dock. In June, as part of the Great Steamboat Race, passengers of the two ships had to wait while crews moved construction equipment to disembark. This time, a barge was moved so the Mississippi Queen could dock. Mayor Joe Loviza said the city has budgeted $498,000 to extend the concrete area of City Front, making a docking area that won't interfere with the casino.